South Conway County School District

704 E Church
Morrilton, AR 72110
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

South Conway County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,459 students in South Conway County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in South Conway County School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,113 Schools
# Students
2,459 Students
486,278 Students
# Teachers
188 Teachers
38,885 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

District Rank

South Conway County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 259 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AR)
#101 out of 259 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of South Conway County   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
41%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of South Conway County   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
39%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Conway County   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
37%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of South Conway County   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
85-89%
88%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of South Conway County   School District and public school graduation rate of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.54
0.61
# American Indian Students
17 Students
2,795 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
19 Students
8,863 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
199 Students
71,104 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
15%
# Black Students
414 Students
95,234 Students
% Black Students
17%
19%
# White Students
1,601 Students
280,828 Students
% White Students
65%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
4,968 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
204 Students
22,696 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
120
10,102
# Students in K Grade:
150
34,888
# Students in 1st Grade:
169
35,894
# Students in 2nd Grade:
176
37,078
# Students in 3rd Grade:
174
35,996
# Students in 4th Grade:
189
35,976
# Students in 5th Grade:
172
36,066
# Students in 6th Grade:
188
36,237
# Students in 7th Grade:
164
36,641
# Students in 8th Grade:
204
37,270
# Students in 9th Grade:
190
39,879
# Students in 10th Grade:
201
39,658
# Students in 11th Grade:
205
37,700
# Students in 12th Grade:
155
32,719
# Ungraded Students:
2
174

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,671 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,887. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,774 is less than the state median of $12,800. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (AR)
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$6,371 MM
This chart displays total revenue of South Conway County   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$29 MM
$6,327 MM
This chart displays total spending of South Conway County   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$12,671
$12,887
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in South Conway County   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$11,774
$12,800
This chart displays average spending per public school student in South Conway County   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best South Conway County School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Morrilton Junior High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1400 Poor Farm Rd
Morrilton, AR 72110
(501) 354-9437
Grades: 7-8
| 341 students
Rank: #22.
Morrilton Intermediate School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1907 Poor Farm Rd
Morrilton, AR 72110
(501) 354-9476
Grades: 4-6
| 532 students
Rank: #33.
Morrilton Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1203 N Saint Joseph St
Morrilton, AR 72110
(501) 354-9443
Grades: 2-3
| 346 students
Rank: #44.
Morrilton Sr. High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
701 E Harding St
Morrilton, AR 72110
(501) 354-9430
Grades: 9-12
| 719 students
Rank: n/an/a
410 S Bridge St
Morrilton, AR 72110
(501) 354-9423
Grades: PK-1
| 415 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to South Conway County School District?
South Conway County School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,459 students.
What is the rank of South Conway County School District?
South Conway County School District is ranked #102 out of 259 school districts in Arkansas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in South Conway County School District?
65% of South Conway County School District students are White, 17% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Conway County School District?
South Conway County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is South Conway County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,774 is less than the state median of $12,800. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,459 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50% in AR)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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